Frauds & Scandals

SEC Charges ADM and Three Former Executives with Accounting and Disclosure Fraud

SEC Charges ADM and Three Former Executives with Accounting and Disclosure Fraud ADM credited for cooperation and significant remediation January 27, 2026/US SEC   The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) and its former executives, Vince Macciocchi and Ray Young, and a litigated action […]

SEC to Intensify Market Enforcement in 2026 Under ISA — DG

January 14, 2026/SEC Nigeria The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to significantly step up enforcement actions in 2026, following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen investor confidence and market integrity.The Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, […]

Faroukgate: Dangote Takes Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss to EFCC

January 9, 2026/Dangote Group The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move […]